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1300 34th St

315 E Rose Ave

1145 21st St

1438 9th St

4800 SW 3rd St

3433 SE 20th St

1400 E Walnut St

1161 26th St

12 E Kenyon Ave

550 24th St

939 Kenyon Ave

3519 University Ave

241-243 E 24th St

1111 27th St

614 Douglas Ave

757-759 17th St

1217 24th St

200 Grand Ave

3018 SE 17th St

2401 High St

2243 SW 9th St

4010 University

The Klein Building

Meadow Cove

La Placita on East Grand

Thomas Apartments

Larnerd Apartments

Capitol Village Lofts

Harger & Blish Building

e5w Building

Cityview 34

Co-Op

The Plaza

City Loft Condominiums

Summit House

Calvin Community

401 37th St

732 19th St

3419 1st St

Cedar Crest Apartments

3119 Grand Ave

1123 24th

1082 21st St

1314 22nd St

2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

1312 22nd St

Christ the King II

933 18th St

2300 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $929 | $575 | $1,981 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $480 | $5,361 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $648 | $4,055 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $655 | $3,305 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $530 | $2,500 |
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Des Moines, IA Area Reviews
Joseph • 4+ years in Des Moines
May 14, 2025Many residents prefer the western suburbs or more distant communities like Indianola, Boone, Ames, or Newton. Certainly those are all viable options.I would never pick Des Moines for its schools, for example. But the city has many fine neighborhoods which are worth a look.
Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA?
As of today, August 04, 2026, there are currently 1,322 available Des Moines apartments priced from $480 to $5,361, with an average monthly rent of $1,272.
What Des Moines neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 87 neighborhoods in the Des Moines area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Outer West Des Moines Urbandale with 829 listings, Carpenter with 696 listings, and Ingleside with 696 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Des Moines?
There are currently 477 Studio Apartments in Des Moines with rent ranges from $575 to $1,981 with an average price of $929.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Des Moines Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Des Moines ranges from $480 to $5,361 with an average monthly rent of $1,185.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Moines cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Des Moines range from $648 to $4,055. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,319.
How expensive are Des Moines Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 230 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Des Moines on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $655 to $3,305 - averaging $1,716 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
Written by: Joseph Isenberg
I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.